The nurse is teaching a client about the standard drug therapy for HIV-AIDS. Which antiviral medications does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
2. Interferon-alfa
3. Rimantadine (Flumadine)
4. Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Zidovudine is indicated for therapy for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 2: Interferon-alfa is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 3: Rimantadine is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Rationale 4: Acyclovir is not an antiviral medication used for HIV-AIDS.
Global Rationale: Zidovudine is indicated for therapy for HIV-AIDS. The other medications are not part of this therapy.
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